Herbarium Specimen Transcriber
4 weeks ago
Join us in making our herbarium and fungarium specimens available online to the world. As a volunteer, you will help transcribe the information on specimen labels, making it searchable and accessible to scientists, historians, artists, and students worldwide.
About the RoleWe have over 8 million pressed plant and fungal specimens, representing 70% of known plant species and 60% of known fungal species. Our collections are a valuable resource for research and education, but they require transcription to be fully utilized.
What You Will Do- Transcribe information from specimen labels, including collector's details, collection dates, and species names.
- Help build Kew's digital online catalogue of plant and fungal specimens.
- Contribute to making our collections accessible to a global audience.
By volunteering with us, you will:
- Gain experience in transcription and data entry.
- Contribute to a valuable resource for scientific research and education.
- Be part of a global community working towards a common goal.
Create an account on the DigiVol portal and start transcribing today. No prior experience is necessary, and tutorials will be provided to help you get started.
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